As a hand luggage only traveller, I am usually proud of my packing abilities. My 5 day trip to Croatia included a 3 night sailing trip on a catamaran, and I couldn’t believe how much I ended up taking! I took the same size bag as what I did for 17 days in the Philippines!…
I was invited to join a 3 night/4 day More Sailing group trip sailing around some of the Croatian islands on a catamaran. I’ve done plenty of day boat trips over the years, but I have never actually been on a multi day trip/cruise!
My original Palawan itinerary was to visit El Nido and then the Balabac islands. Balabac was cancelled 4 hours before my pick up, so I made a last minute decision to visit Port Barton instead. In all honesty, there was quite a lot that I liked better about Port Barton compared to El Nido! Here…
My visit to Port Barton in the Philippines was a completely unexpected last minute plan. Originally I was meant to go on a 3 night trip to Balabac, but when it was cancelled 4 hours before my pick up, I had to come up with a Plan B and Port Barton seemed to be the…
If you’re planning a trip to Beitou, visiting the hot springs is probably at the top of your list, but figuring out where to start isn’t always straightforward. From free public foot baths to private in-room tubs, the options can feel overwhelming. On my visit, I tried a mix of different hot springs! In this guide,…
Most visitors only spend a few hours in Jiufen, but is that enough? Here’s how long to stay in Jiufen, Taiwan, plus my detailed itinerary and why I think staying overnight is worth it.